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Flood Watch issued September 26 at 4:24AM CDT until September 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of Central Alabama, including the followingcounties, Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike,Randolph, Russell, St. Clair, Talladega and Tallapoosa.* WHEN...Through 7 AM Friday morning.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low lying and flood prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Locally heavy rainfall will continue through tonight asHelene approaches the area. Additional rainfall amounts of 3to 8 inches will result in river flooding and flash flooding,some of which may be locally significant.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodMonitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action shouldFlash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 10:02AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Phenix City* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 40 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58to 73 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropicalstorm force.- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and propertyshould be completed as soon as possible. Prepare forsignificant wind damage.- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along withdamage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A fewbuildings experiencing window, door, and garage doorfailures. Mobile and manufactured homes damaged, especiallyif unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects becomedangerous projectiles.- Several large trees snapped or uprooted. Several fences androadway signs blown over.- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more withinurban or heavily wooded places.- Scattered power and communications outages, but moreprevalent in areas with above ground lines.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extremeflooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forextreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare likely.- PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extremeand widespread rainfall flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow theirbanks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams,creeks, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood controlsystems and barriers may become stressed.- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable orwashed away. Streets and parking lots become rivers ofraging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditionsbecome very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closureswith some weakened or washed out.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstormswith gusty winds may still occur.- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protectagainst tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latesttornado situation.- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- http://ready.gov/hurricanes

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